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mistruth

Mistruth (noun) means Untruth; falsehood.

noun
1
Untruth; falsehood.
2
A statement which, while technically true, is dishonestly misleading.
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Etymology

From mis- + truth. Cognate with Middle High German missetriuwede.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of mistruth?

"mistruth" (noun) means untruth; falsehood.

What are the different meanings of mistruth?

"mistruth" has 2 main meanings: 1. Untruth; falsehood; 2. A statement which, while technically true, is dishonestly misleading.

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